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VK08 ODP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,240 mi
Last recorded167,240 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ODP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 167,240 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 167,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 158,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slight fluid leak

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front suspension arm bush slight fluid leak

Fail 5 Apr 2019 158,270 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slight fluid leak

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front suspension arm bush slight fluid leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,203 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test load compartment extra seating ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 141,203 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test load compartment extra seating ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight wear in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 Apr 2017 123,885 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,227 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,607 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

electronic park brake warning indicates a malfunction

n/s/r wheel rim pretector insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,126 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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VK08 ODP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 ODP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK08 ODP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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